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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Bloomington Metro

Bloomington, IN · 2 counties · 142,349 residents · 779.817 sq mi
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Bloomington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,804. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $103,643. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

142,349
+13%since 1990
from 126,259 in 1990
1990 – 2025
183 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.1
+6%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
122K134K147K159K171K1990201020202024Bloomington
2024163K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,804
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,593 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,281
+55%since 1990
from $11,819 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,643
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,397 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$544
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
41.8% rent
3.1
+19%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(119,844)
Black2.2%(2,816)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,227)
Asian2.2%(2,771)
Diversity Score14.4%(18,181)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(129,605)
Black2.5%(3,619)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,399)
Asian2.9%(4,081)
Diversity Score17.2%(24,472)
17
+19%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bloomington, IN?

Bloomington, IN has about 142,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bloomington, IN?

The typical household in Bloomington, IN earns about $33,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomington, IN expensive?

In Bloomington, IN, the median home is worth about $103,643, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Bloomington, IN?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomington, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bloomington, IN?

About 17.5% of people in Bloomington, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bloomington, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Bloomington, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,090 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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